David O'Hara
Person-centred counsellor offering steady support
About David
David O'Hara is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. He also helps with self‑esteem, parenting strain, sleeping problems, addictions and issues linked to identity such as LGBT matters. David uses a person-centred style that focuses on listening and acceptance rather than instruction.
He trained as a counsellor and holds NCPS, with almost five years of post‑qualification practice and more than 15 years working in mental health settings.
Background and approach
Before qualifying he worked in care homes, forensic step‑down services and charities where he supported adults with complex needs. Those roles shaped how he understands coping and survival strategies. David’s approach is straightforward and non‑directive.
He offers a space to talk through feelings and experiences at a pace that suits each person. He aims to be empathetic and genuine, and to avoid judgement or quick fixes. Sessions focus on helping people reconnect with their own goals and build self‑trust.
Over time this work can bring greater clarity, a steadier sense of direction and improved coping with life changes. David describes his practice as neurodivergent‑affirming, LGB‑friendly and trauma‑aware. He provides online support from the United Kingdom using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions once a match is made.
What David works with
How David works
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Sessions & fees
Person‑centred care delivered online
Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on being heard without judgement. The counsellor offers empathic listening, reflects what is said and follows the client’s pace, which can help with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and feeling stuck.That non‑directive style means the person remains in control of sessions. The counsellor aims to create a consistent, accepting space so people can explore feelings, rebuild self‑trust and find clearer direction. This approach can suit those dealing with trauma, addiction, identity questions or major life changes.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and adapt the approach together with the client. It is a collaborative decision aimed at what best supports the person’s needs and circumstances.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a short break or use less bandwidth, live chat works for shorter check‑ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and daily life.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Parenting issues
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
